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There are certain key indicators that your dental practice's overhead may be out of control. First and foremost, after the bills are paid, and your staff has received payroll, is there any money left over for you? Linda Drevenstedt, R.D.H. and principal of Drevenstedt Consulting, says using a dental-specific CPA and equipping your practice management team with proper software will go a long way.

February marks National Children's Dental Health Month, according to the American Dental Association. If you want to improve your communication skills with pediatric dental patients, you need to put yourself in the child's shoes, and understand that the way they see dentistry and the dental experience is not the way you see it. How you explain treatment and the manner in which you explain it speak volumes. What follows are some tips to improve your communication strategy.

Security is the number one concern for U.S. travelers, according to Travelzoo, an online travel deals and booking site. As a result, a majority of travelers plan to vacation closer to home in 2017, according to Travelzoo's Spring Travel Trends 2017. Popular intended destinations include beaches in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

The dental industry has been awash in good economic news lately. First, U.S. News & World Report named dentistry the best job in America for 2017. Prior to that, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projected the dental job market to grow by 18 percent through 2024. Now, Insider Monkey has released its annual overview of the states where dentists are paid the most. Find out if your state landed among the top 11.

The Boston Globe reports that Robert I Schattner, D.D.S., the dentist who invented Chloraseptic, has died. He was 91. A report from CBS Austin says that though dentists are often sanctioned by the Texas State Dental board, they rarely have their licenses suspended. And when they do, they tend to keep practicing. Also, a new study indicates that genetic mutations may lead to tooth-enamel defects that encourage cavity development.

Dr. Elliott Mechanic explains how Pulpdent's ACTIVA BioACTIVE-CEMENT can help simplify crown cementation.

One dentist’s take on the benefits this module provides both his patients and his practice

These 5 stories were the most popular on Dentist's Money Digest last week.

Chicago is a city with a rich African American history and culture. February marks Black History Month across the U.S. Take advantage of your February visit to the Windy City to discover the story of Chicago's African Americans and to take part in Chicago's celebration of African Americans.

If you're still on the fence about which continuing education courses to attend at the Chicago Dental Society 2017 Midwinter Meeting, these are some promising-looking options for the business-minded dentist. You'll learn about marketing, new-patient acquisition, keeping your practice drama free, and which performance indicators to monitor for success. Dentist's Money Digest will be covering these Midwinter Meeting sessions if you cannot attend in person.

Researchers have identified a lichen that thrives in subarctic or arctic regions that contains several molecules that fight bacteria. It's possible that these molecules could be used to treat dental issues, such as caries and periodontal disease. Two of the compounds the researchers discovered have never been identified on the planet before. One of the researchers said, Lichens in the North are exposed to unique environmental stresses. We thought that these species might produce special molecules to cope with these very rugged conditions."

A new study from the University of Bristol claims to have found the mechanism by which a certain oral bacterium clings to heart tissues.

Dr. Ross Nash outlines how he enhanced one patient’s smile with a minimally invasive technique.

How CBCT scanners like the Planmeca ProMax 3D Mid are changing the way orthodontists practice.

A new study from the University of Zurich shows that genetic defects can affect enamel.

The handling of Harvard's endowment has garnered a great deal of financial scrutiny lately. Though the amount of money managed by the university is much larger than what a typical individual investor would handle, there are still lessons to be learned here.

Mouth-Mate is the first dental healing aid introduced to the market, and it's designed to help improve patients' oral health at home following any number of invasive dental procedures. The product is designed to protect oral wounds resulting from oral surgeries, and periodontal and cosmetic dental procedures, including implants, bone grafts, soft tissue grafting, tooth extractions, laser procedures, and orthodontics.

Chicago features so many craft breweries that the city hosts brew festivals, but none, alas, during the Chicago Dental Society's Midwinter Meeting. But don't worry, Midwinter Meeting attendees. There's plenty of beer on tap and plenty of taverns to try. Consider these noted breweries and guided pub crawls.

It’s Oscars season, which means it’s time to round up the best movies out there.

Miriam T. Furlong, DMD, has created a homey orthodontic practice in Jackson, New Jersey. Many of her patients she calls them guests in her practice introductory video ask her where they can find some of the finishes she selected. The comfort and efficiency of her team also factored heavily into her choices.

Finding the right employees for your dental practice can be a long, arduous process. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can shorten your timeline and find better candidates if you stick to these six steps.

A good deal on an airline seat always makes passengers happy. To begin with, airlines over the years have come to offer travelers less and to charge more. So when a budget-saving fare comes along, it makes perfect dollars and sense to book the deal.

Would this career change be a good move for you?

Saddle up! Research has shown that a saddle-style stool could save your health-and your career.

A look at what the future relationship between insurance and dental practices might look like.

An IT revolution is coming, and will bring not only great advances in care, but also many complications.

Value and outcomes are important for both clinicians and patients, and you need to be fulfilling the needs of both if you want to be successful.

A look at the future of dentistry and how solo practices will fit into it.

When planning your spring and summer vacations, consider Travelzoo's Wow destinations, places where the global travel site says Americans will find the best value. Travelzoo based its picks on three trends that the site believes will influence travelers the most in 2017.

Think of your dental practice's website as every potential patient's first impression of who you are and what you do. With that in mind, you want your website to provide concise, clear information in a way that is visually appealing. Here are some important considerations for achieving that goal.